New Britain

Veronica DeLandro is challenging four-term incumbent Erin Stewart for Mayor of New Britain this November. Other Democratic challengers include State Rep. Bobby Sanchez, D-New Britain and activist Alicia Hernandez. In 2019, Stewart, a Republican, won reelection handily, with 6,013 votes compared to Democrat Chris Porcher’s 3,592, and Independent Devione Tanksley’s 187.  The Connecticut Examiner spoke with DeLandro about why she’s running, and what her priorities would be if elected.  This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.  What inspired you to run for mayor of New Britain?  The need for change in our city is what inspired me to

State Rep. Bobby Sanchez, D-New Britain, is challenging four-term incumbent Erin Stewart for mayor of New Britain this November. Sanchez has chaired the General Assembly’s Education Committee, and previously served on the New Britain Board of Education. Stewart won reelection handily, with 6,013 votes compared to Democrat Chris Porcher’s 3,592, and Independent Devione Tanksley’s 187.  The Connecticut Examiner spoke with Sanchez about why he’s running, and what his priorities would be if elected.  This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.  What inspired you to run for mayor?  I was born and raised in New Britain, and for four